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ZAZEN $$$
(dishes 550-850B, set menu from 1300B; lunch & dinner)
The chef describes the
food as 'organic and orgasmic', and the ambient 'yums' from elated diners definitely
confirm the latter. This romantic dining experience comes complete with ocean
views, dim candle lighting and soft music. Reservations recommended.
Asian Fusion
VILLA BIANCA $$
(dishes from 200B; lunch & dinner)
A fantastic Italian spot on Samui, Villa Bianca
is a sea of crisp white tablecloths and woven lounge chairs.
Italian
Mae Nam & Bang Po
ANGELA'S BAKERY $$
(Mae Nam; dishes 80-200B; breakfast & lunch)
Duck through the screen of
hanging plants into this beloved bakery that smells of fresh bread and hospitality.
Angela's sandwiches and cakes have kept many Western expats from wasting
away in the land of rice.
International
BANG PO SEAFOOD $$
(Bang Po; dishes from 100B; dinner)
A meal at Bang Po Seafood is a test for the
tastebuds. It's one of the only restaurants that serves traditional Ko Samui fare
(think of it as island roadkill, well, actually it's more like local sea-kill). Recipes call
for ingredients such as raw sea urchin roe, baby octopus, sea water, coconut, and
local turmeric.
Seafood
West Coast
The quiet west coast features some of the best seafood on Samui. Na Thon has a
giant day market on Th Thawi Ratchaphakdi. It's worth stopping by to grab some
snacks before your ferry ride.
FIVE ISLANDS $$$
(
www.thefiveislands.com
; Taling Ngam; dishes 150-500B, tours 3000-6500B;
lunch & dinner)
Five Islands defines the term 'destination dining' and offers the most
unique eating experience on the island. Before your meal, a traditional long-tail boat
will take you out onto the turquoise sea to visit the haunting Five Sister Islands,
Seafood
